Origin
Idaho Falls, ID
Afternoon in Idaho Falls on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Idaho Falls, ID to Tyhee, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Idaho Falls, ID
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Tyhee, ID
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Trip Overview
Idaho Falls, ID to Tyhee, ID is 47.7 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Idaho. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick excursion without requiring an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a straightforward drive for most travelers looking for a simple point-to-point journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, consistent stretch. With only a 3% highway share, expect a more community-focused experience. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 41.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of uninterrupted travel before you transition back to more localized roads. The drive will feel like a series of connected local roads, requiring your attention to navigation as you maneuver through different sections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Stone Run Lane.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Stone Run Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Stonebrook Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Stone Run Lane
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Stonebrook Lane
Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Sunnyside Road
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 15 BUS; US 26
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26 toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
5
45.2 mi into trip
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~45m in
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New Day Parkway
Turn right onto New Day Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Idaho Falls, ID and Tyhee, ID, road signs point toward Blackfook, Pocatello and Salt Lake City.
Blackfook
2.9 mi in
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~4m
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via I 15 BUS; US 26
Pocatello
2.9 mi in
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~4m
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via I 15 BUS; US 26
Salt Lake City
2.9 mi in
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~4m
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via I 15 BUS; US 26
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 41.8 mi | 39m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| New Day Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Yellowstone Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Yellowstone Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stone Run Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 41.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls, ID and Tyhee, ID.
1
Start on Charleston Lane
152 ft
·
8 sec
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Charleston Lane
2
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
241 ft
·
15 sec
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West Stone Run Lane
3
Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
466 ft
·
20 sec
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Stonebrook Lane
4
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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West Sunnyside Road
5
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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I 15 BUS; US 26
Toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
6
Merge onto I 15; US 26
42 mi
·
39 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
8
Turn right onto New Day Parkway
1.3 mi
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2 min
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New Day Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 91
0.5 mi
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44 sec
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Yellowstone Avenue
10
Continue on US 91
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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North Yellowstone Highway
11
Turn right onto Cherry Lane
50 ft
·
2 sec
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Cherry Lane
12
Arrive at destination
Cherry Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Idaho Falls, ID · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Idaho Falls, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tyhee, ID
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tyhee, ID if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.56 one way
$15.12 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tyhee, ID
Afternoon in Tyhee on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Idaho Falls, ID to Tyhee, ID covers 47.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, West Sunnyside Road, New Day Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Idaho Falls, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Stone Run Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Stonebrook Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
Between Idaho Falls, ID and Tyhee, ID, road signs point toward Blackfook, Pocatello and Salt Lake City.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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